Inuyashiki follows Ichiro Inuyashiki, an elderly salaryman who gains robotic superpowers after a mysterious alien encounter, turning him into an unlikely hero. The series delves into profound themes of humanity, the sanctity of life, morality, and the stark divide between benevolence and destruction.
This curated collection of 25 quotes captures pivotal moments of emotional intensity, character evolution, and thematic resonance across the story’s arcs.
Only when I save the lives of others do I truly feel as though I am human. Do you only feel that you are human when you take the lives of others?
Chapter 7
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Confronting Hiro, this reveals Ichiro’s redemption arc, emphasizing humanity through altruism versus destruction, with profound emotional conflict.
I kind of feel like I know the reason that I was born. After 58 years of life, I know why I turned out this way
Chapter 8
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Ichiro’s self-realization peaks in a peaceful reflection, highlighting his growth from despair to purpose, tying into life’s value.
Death is what makes life so precious and dear to us
Episode 10 (People of Tokyo)
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Amid chaos, this underscores Ichiro’s development in cherishing existence, evoking deep sorrow and resolve in a battle moment
I’m just helping people and saving lives because I’m too scared to face the possibility
Episode 3 (Naoyuki Ando)
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Early vulnerability shows Ichiro’s shift from isolation to heroism, connecting to themes of fear and human connection.
He must not understand the weight of human life
Episode 2 (Hiro Shishigami)
Hiro Shishigami
Hiro’s cold detachment in a violent act marks his villainous descent, heightening emotional horror and moral contrast.
I only feel truly human when I save the lives of others
Episode 11 (People of Earth)
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Climactic affirmation of Ichiro’s arc, evoking triumphant empathy during sacrifice, central to humanity’s redemptive theme.youtube
Just because someone’s a good guy doesn’t mean they wouldn’t kill someone
Episode 5 (Yuko Shishigami)
Mari Inuyashiki
Mari’s insight during family tension reveals her maturity, adding emotional depth to trust and morality themes.
I don’t want someone with a horrible personality
Episode 1 (Ichiro Inuyashiki)
Hiro Shishigami
Hiro’s casual cruelty in an early kill exposes his sociopathy, setting up his dark development with chilling impact.
One Piece is crazy good this week. Totally gave me the feels man
Episode 4 (Samejima)
Hiro Shishigami
Blending normalcy with murder, this highlights Hiro’s detachment, evoking unease in a deceptive peaceful interlude.
Am I the villain?
Episode 10 (People of Tokyo)
Hiro Shishigami
Hiro’s anguished self-doubt during aerial terror sparks redemption hints, with intense emotional turmoil in battle.
I’ve never felt more human than when saving people
Episode 6 (People of 2chan)
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Healing strangers, this peaceful act solidifies Ichiro’s growth, resonating with themes of purpose and empathy.youtube
Fear beyond rational limits forces people to cling to normality
Chapter 35 (from related works, adapted)
Hiro Shishigami
Reflecting on chaos, this shows Hiro’s philosophical shift, adding weight to his arc’s destructive themes.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out
Chapter 1
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Early metaphor for hope amid cancer diagnosis, evoking quiet despair and foreshadowing heroic development.
Before the World was created, the Word already existed
Chapter 1
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Ichiro’s contemplative start ties to existential themes, highlighting his initial isolation and emotional burden.
Despair… It hides away propagates, expands, and finally explodes
Chapter 15 (adapted)
Hiro Shishigami
During a rampage, this captures Hiro’s explosive villainy, with raw emotional intensity in mid-arc battle.
There comes a time when we can no longer tell the invaders from the invaded
Chapter 26 (adapted)
Ichiro Inuyashiki
In late conflict, this reflects moral ambiguity, showing Ichiro’s growth in understanding war’s toll.
The Killer instinct is not perceived by words, but by look
Chapter 7
Hiro Shishigami
Hiro’s predatory gaze in confrontation emphasizes his dark evolution, evoking fear in a tense moment.
God doesn’t exist… Somewhere on this planet… there’s a war going on right now
Chapter 26
Hiro Shishigami
Hiro’s nihilistic rant during crisis reveals vulnerability, connecting to life’s fragility with poignant despair.
In a world falling to darkness, the light made by the hands of people sings and dances
Chapter 26
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Peaceful resolution inspires hope, marking Ichiro’s ultimate development in humanity’s enduring spirit.
This ones who think of others and those who think of themselves, the unmistakable truth that these two cannot coexist
Chapter 15
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Clash with Hiro highlights selflessness versus ego, with emotional weight in character contrast.
I end up saving the world, just to save you
Chapter 35 (adapted)
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Final sacrifice for family evokes selfless love, culminating his arc in themes of redemption
He prayed for her, and she prayed for him. One needs to pray, in a world without a god
Chapter 35
Mari Inuyashiki
Family bond in crisis adds emotional depth, tying to faith and connection amid despair.
Bang!
Episode 2 (Hiro Shishigami)
Hiro Shishigami
Signature kill phrase in early violence shocks with casual evil, accelerating Hiro’s antagonistic path
DA! DA! DA! DA! DA!
Episode 10 (People of Tokyo)
Hiro Shishigami
Machine-gun mimicry in attack conveys manic destruction, heightening battle’s chaotic emotional impact.
All of these things I experienced weren’t for nothing. It was for this moment, right now, that I was born
Chapter 8
Ichiro Inuyashiki
Peaceful epiphany affirms Ichiro’s purpose, evoking fulfillment in late-arc character closure.
